While parasites can affect your pet year round, they are especially vulnerable as the temperatures rise and we spend more time outdoors. Parasites can affect your pet in a variety of ways, from simple irritation to life-threatening conditions if left untreated.
As your veterinarian, we can help prevent, diagnose, and safely treat parasites that not only affect your dog or cat, but also the safety of you and your family.
Pet parasite control reduces the risks associated with the transmission of parasitic diseases from pets to people. Pet owners can better protect their pets and their family by following the guidelines provided by the Companion Animal Parasite Council. Review the checklist below.
- Practice good personal hygiene.
- Use a preventative flea and/or tick treatment year-round.
- Only feed pets cooked or prepared food (not raw meat).
- Minimize exposure to high-traffic pet areas such as dog parks.
- Clean up pet feces regularly.
- Visit your veterinarian for annual testing and physical examination.
- Administer worming medications as recommended by your veterinarian.
- Ask your veterinarian about parasite infection risks and effective year-round preventative control measures administered monthly.